I’m a huge fan of a good paranormal with an element of
fantasy that transports you to different time periods. CONJURE does just that! This story whisked me away with it’s magic
and adventure. a A great fantasy with elements of the paranormal mixed with
high seas adventure and a dash of romance.
For sure a must read! I couldn’t
put this story down and can’t wait to read the next book!

The teens asked some very interesting questions like if I believed in a hereafter to who chooses the cover of books. Also loved this one shy teen who got up and told me how much she loved my book and wanted to know when the next one was coming out.

1. Just found out I need to have a root canal. I kind of knew I needed to have one but was hoping I didn't need one for a little while yet.

Pout.

Some better news:

2. Finished reading:

YA Books Central review will be up by next Monday! Here's a little teaser of my review:

A great fantasy with elements of the paranormal mixed
with high seas adventure and a dash of romance.
For sure a must read! I couldn’t
put this story down and can’t wait to read the next book! 3. Reading this right now: What I love about this e-book serial is YOU as the reader can chose the direction the protagonists will go. This means there are a number of different possibilities. Really love Heidi Kling's writing and this serial has romance, magic, witches, and one sizzling couple.

4. Next week YABC will feature this anthology: I loved this premise--YA authors writing to their teen selves--back when it was on a blog. I'll be sharing my own Dear Teen Me letters too!
Here's a couple teasers: &…

Today I watched a Youtube video of 15 year-old Amanda who told her story of being cyber bullied. When she was in the 7th grade she ended up making a mistake. How many of us have done that? Someone asked her to flash herself. She did. Only later did that come back and haunt her. Someone posted the photo everywhere. She moved. But the photos followed her. She ended up trying to kill herself. People taunted her telling her to try harder.

My heart broke.

Right now I'm in tears. Why?

Amanda killed herself on Wednesday.

And still people are posting that it was her fault. It makes me ill.

http://cnews.canoe.ca/CNEWS/Canada/2012/10/11/20276656.html

Amanda's story brings up painful memories of when I was 14. I was the one the kids decided to bully. That year was the worse. I was spit on, pushed into a locker, taunted, hit, and even during a PE dance class, slapped so hard I fell. The PE teacher looked the other way. The kids in my church also taunted me. Add to that t…

Love all the research that went behind this novel. In this second book, Diana and Matthew go back to 1590 English. Not exactly the best time for a witch! The details of this time period are amazing. Of course I love this couple.

I'm noticing a string of YA Sci-fis that feel almost Roswellish.

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Love the cover of this YA Sci-Fi that has Kale, a mysterious guy, show up with one deadly touch.

3. UNRAVELING though really sounds similar to Roswell. There's a girl who dies but is brought back to life by a really cute guy(remember that first episode in Roswell, where Liz is shot and Max brings her to life?). Then there are mysterious gruesome deaths happening around town. The romance, alien backstory, and the trio of friends sounds alot like the TV series. I enjoyed this story and curious where book 2 will go.

I'm really excited to be a part of the Cybils this year! There's so many great books that have been nominated.

Still I'm noticing some great reads that have slipped through the cracks.

Here's some of those books I'd love to see included in the Cybils!

UNNATURALISTS:

Love Tiffany Trent's writing and this YA steampunk is no exception!

SHADOWS:

Think Stephen King meets YA. Holy cow, the writing in this book is beyond amazing. One scene has the protagonist watch as the zombie like teens nibble on her flesh and compares herself to a Happy Meal. The images are so vivid, I swear you can hear the flesh being torn!

BLOOD KEEPER

Tessa Gratton is one of the Merry Sisters. Her writing flows beautifully even when she's describing blood.

Ay! Can you see how many great YA fantasies are out there?

This one I'm hoping someone nominates as it sounds really good!

THE UNQUIET:

I just mentioned on FB how I'm sick of books that show token parents with mental ill…

Love the whole premise behind this anthology of short stories that deal with prophecy and predictions!

4. This anthology is from Georgia McBride and has a collection of short stories that show the dark side of Mother Goose rhymes. Really enjoying this collection too! An added bonus is the proceeds from sales will go to a charity. Plus it has short stories from such great YA authors as Michelle Zink, Nancy Holder, Suzanne Lazear, Heidi Kling, and others!